SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Discloses 9.5% Passive Stake in Gartner Inc.
Schedule 13G Amendment
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a 9.5% passive beneficial ownership stake in Gartner Inc.'s common stock as of June 30, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 7,286,961 shares of Gartner Inc. common stock.
- This represents 9.5% of Gartner Inc.'s common stock outstanding.
- BlackRock holds sole voting power over 6,636,209 shares and sole dispositive power over 7,286,961 shares.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G, indicating a previous filing.
- BlackRock certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Gartner Inc.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: Neutral, as the document is a routine disclosure of a passive ownership stake by a large institutional investor, with no explicit positive or negative operational or financial news about the issuer.
Positives
- BlackRock, a major institutional investor, maintains a significant 9.5% stake in Gartner Inc., indicating continued confidence in the company as a long-term investment.
- The passive nature of the investment, as certified by BlackRock, suggests no immediate intent to influence or change the control of Gartner Inc.
Management Comments
- "The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11."
Stakeholder Impact
- Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's passive stake, potentially offering a degree of stability or confidence to shareholders.
- Confirms that a major shareholder is not seeking to influence control, allowing management to focus on current strategic plans without immediate activist pressure from this holder.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Date of previously revoked Power of Attorney. |
| 2025-01-21 | Date of the current Power of Attorney. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (end of reporting period for ownership calculation). |
| 2025-07-17 | Date of filing and signature by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
Gartner Inc., BlackRock, Schedule 13G, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment, SEC Filing, Asset Management
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